Edward Blonz earned his M.S. and
Ph.D. in nutrition from the University of California at Davis, and
he has more than thirty years of experience in the fields of food, health
and nutrition. His Master's degree research was on a topic in food toxicology, and research for his Doctoral degree focused on the role of insulin in the development of obesity. Formerly on the faculty at the University of Minnesota, Blonz currently holds a position as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a member of the American Society for Nutrition, and has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, as well as a fellow of The Obesity Society. Dr. Blonz is also a member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, the National Association of Science Writers, the Association of Food Journalists, and a professional member of the Institute of Food Technologists.

Dr. Blonz works in the field of forensic nutrition, serving as consultant and testifying expert for nutrition, biochemical and physiological issues relating to advertising claims associated with the uses and effects of foods, dietary supplements and related health products.
He works in this capacity for the Federal Trade Commission, the Attorneys General of several states, the Department of Justice, City and District Attorneys in the State of California, and attorneys in the private bar.
Dr. Blonz was appointed to the Dietary Supplement Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

His syndicated column, "On Nutrition," a weekly column that responds to reader questions, has been in continuous publication since 1990 and it available in newspapers around the country and internationally, available online, and posted on twitter (@blonz), facebook and linkedin; his articles have appeared in magazines as well.
Ed has written eight books on foods, nutrition and health, and has won the James Beard Foundation Award for writing on diet, nutrition and health.
He serves on the editorial board of the University of California, Berkeley, Wellness Letter also maintains his own award-winning web pages, The Blonz Guide and Ask Dr. Blonz

Edward Blonz offers a unique twist on health, one that helps to demystify complex issues while providing fresh perspectives on foods and nutrition. He has been featured on the CBS news shows "48 Hours" and "Day & Date," and NBC's "Real Life," and has been called "a voice of reason in the midst of confusing and often-conflicting claims."